aftercare

[ af-ter-kair, ahf- ]
/ ˈæf tərˌkɛər, ˈɑf- /

noun Medicine/Medical.

the care and treatment of a convalescent patient.

Origin of aftercare

First recorded in 1755–65; after + care

British Dictionary definitions for aftercare

aftercare
/ (ˈɑːftəˌkɛə) /

noun

support services by a welfare agency for a person discharged from an institution, such as hospital, hostel, or prison
med the care before and after discharge from hospital of a patient recovering from an illness or operation
any system of maintenance or upkeep of an appliance or product contact lens aftercare

Medical definitions for aftercare

aftercare
[ ăftər-kâr′ ]

n.

Follow-up care provided after a medical procedure or treatment program.